The cultural landscape of Belize is a tapestry of indigenous, colonial, and Afro-Caribbean influences, blending to create a vibrant and unique identity that reflects the diversity and heritage of its people.
The coastal area of Belize is a natural system consisting of the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere, offshore atolls, several hundred sand cays, mangrove forests, coastal lagoons, and estuaries. The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System’s seven sites are a significant habitat for threatened species.